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Taming the Tongue (James 3): Gossip, Slander & “Respectable Sins” That Can Destroy Your Witness

2026-01-27 · 34 min · 10 entities

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How powerful are your words—really? In this episode, we open James 1:26 and James 3 to expose the “respectable sins” of the tongue: gossip, slander, lying, crude talk, and careless words. Scripture is clear: the tongue reveals the heart, and unchecked speech can lead to self-deception and spiritual harm. This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu We walk through five biblical realities about the tongue—why it’s powerful, restless, foul, prone to lying, and deadly through gossip—and why believers must bridle the tongue for the glory of God. If you’ve ever brushed off gossip as “not that serious,” these passages will challenge you. Subscribe for more Bible teaching and practical discipleship conversations. 💬 Question: Which “tongue sin” do you think Christians minimize most—gossip, sarcasm, exaggeration, or crude joking?